Permit to Work Administrator

Mitie Group plc.; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. on an AstraZeneca site is seeking a safety-focused Permit to Work Administrator to oversee compliant and efficient operations.

You will issue permits for high-risk tasks, verify Safe Systems of Work and risk assessments, and maintain registers while supporting fire safety requirements. The role involves coordinating with contractors, conducting safety checks, and acting as Fire Marshal to support drills and evacuations, along with handling gas cylinders safely in a highly

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or site operations within a regulated environment.
• Good knowledge of permit-to-work systems and Safe Systems of Work.
• Understanding of risk assessments and how to complete, review and use to support permit authorisations.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with desired knowledge of using CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage permits for high-risk work, including hot works, confined spaces and working at height.
• Check Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments and isolations before authorising activities.
• Maintain permit registers and complete site compliance checks.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a Fire Marshal and support evacuations, drills and fire safety inspections.
• Safely receive, inspect, store, transport and connect gas cylinders.
• Support contractors, site inspections, hazard reporting and compliance audits.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Permit-to-work knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength. We are looking for a safety-focused Permit to Work Administrator to support compliant and efficient operations across the AstraZeneca site.

You will manage permit-to-work activities, support fire safety requirements, handle gas cylinders safely and ensure all work complies with statutory regulations, AstraZeneca SHE policies and GMP/GxP standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Issue and manage permits for high-risk work, including hot works, confined spaces and working at height.
• Check Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments and isolations before authorising activities.
• Maintain permit registers and complete site compliance checks.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a Fire Marshal and support evacuations, drills and fire safety inspections.
• Safely receive, inspect, store, transport and connect gas cylinders.
• Support contractors, site inspections, hazard reporting and compliance audits.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement across the site.

Experience

Experience in Facilities Management or site operations within a regulated environment.

• Good knowledge of permit-to-work systems and Safe Systems of Work.
• Understanding of risk assessments and how to complete, review and use to support permit authorisations.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with desired knowledge of using CAFM systems.

What's in It for You?

• A varied role within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.